They seem pretty fond of pulling bullcrap right out of their butts, and I suppose, yes, they are underestimating the kids. But you remember the fiascos in the original series whenever the parents complained about this or that? Maybe that's why they're being extra careful. (I'm not sure WHAT would be, but I know when I was a kid, my favorite question was, "Why?)
Lol, sure.
Really? I never noticed.